Fragrance comparison

MangoBoom vs Oud Cafu

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 101 ratings analysed

MangoBoom

Helan

4.3340 votes

Rank #25,834 FruityTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Oud Cafu

Nabeel

3.9261 votes

Rank #14,284 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Cafu takes 5 of 7 categories.

MangoBoom
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Oud Cafu
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

MangoBoom2/7

Oud Cafu5/7

Ratings & consensus: MangoBoom
Community sentiment: MangoBoom
Longevity: Oud Cafu
Sillage & projection: Oud Cafu
Value for money: Oud Cafu
Versatility: Oud Cafu
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oud Cafu

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

MangoBoomHelan

Oud CafuNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 48%Had 5%Want 47%

3.92/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

Category winnerMangoBoomRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

38%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

38%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

7%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerMangoBoomMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOud Cafu

SillageOud Cafu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value89

Category winnerOud CafuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

tropical83%

sweet65%

fresh48%

white floral30%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

PineappleAppleKiwi

Heart

MangoPapayaLily of the ValleyJasmine

Base

MuskVanillaHoney

Top

SaffronCinnamonAppleStrawberryMilkPineappleLimeGrapefruit

Heart

HoneyRoseGeraniumCarnationOrchidIrisJasmineTuberose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliMyrrhLeather

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Apple, Jasmine and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer100

Fall12

Winter8

Day100

Night30

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOud CafuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,834

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#14,284

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerOud CafuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MangoBoom by Helan opens with an immediate blast of tart kiwi, crisp apple, and sour pineapple before settling into its core note of ripe, pulpy mango. As the spray warms on skin, juicy papaya merges with soft lily of the valley, adding a clean floral backdrop behind the loud tropical fruit. The base rests on a quiet …

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Oud Cafu by Nabeel is a bold, sweet woody scent that centers on a bright clash of pineapple and citrus with a deep, resinous agarwood base. It fits colder days when you want a rich warmth that cuts through the chill.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, MangoBoom or Oud Cafu?

Oud Cafu takes 5 of 7 categories. MangoBoom is rated 4.33/5 from 40 votes; Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes. Choose MangoBoom for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, MangoBoom or Oud Cafu?

Oud Cafu lasts longest (Oud Cafu 72/100, MangoBoom 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MangoBoom or Oud Cafu?

Oud Cafu projects furthest (Oud Cafu 67/100, MangoBoom 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MangoBoom and Oud Cafu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Apple, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is MangoBoom or Oud Cafu better for summer or winter?

For summer, MangoBoom is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Cafu is the stronger pick. MangoBoom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MangoBoom and Oud Cafu?

MangoBoom has top notes of Pineapple, Apple and Kiwi, heart notes of Mango, Papaya, Lily of the Valley and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Honey. Oud Cafu has top notes of Saffron, Cinnamon, Apple and Strawberry, heart notes of Honey, Rose, Geranium and Carnation, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Amber and Tonka Bean.